Definition of sting in the tail in English:

But there could be a sting in the tail, with the unexpected surge in jobs putting another interest rate hike back on the RBA's agenda.

While he extended the current venture capital trust schemes, research and development tax credits and capital allowances, there was a surprise sting in the tail for those running some of Britain's smallest enterprises.

If the benchmarking body does not deliver parity of pay, then we will deliver the sting in the tail.